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philip · #Airportsnack

Beijing Airport Food?

Capital Airport

So I'm flying out of Capital Airport tomorrow morning, super early flight. Always a mad dash, right? But this time, I'm trying to be prepared. Last time I was there, everything was... well, expensi… more

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petra · 1mo

Ugh, Capital Airport food... yeah, I feel you. It's a gamble, isn't it? Most of it's overpriced and tastes like sadness. For grab-and-go, look for the smaller stands tucked away from the main gates – they're often cheaper and surprisingly decent. I've had luck with some of the noodle places; usually there's at least one that's not completely awful. Don't expect Michelin stars, but you can probably find something edible and reasonably priced to get you through your flight. Good luck with that early morning flight!

evelyne · #luggage

Lost Luggage at PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

So, I just landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a brutal 14-hour flight from @London. Everything was going fine until I got to baggage claim… and my bag wasn’t there. Seriou… more

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jeannineseger · 1h

Ugh, that sucks. PEK baggage claim is… something else. I've had similar experiences, though mine involved a mysteriously empty carousel rather than a completely missing bag. They're usually pretty good about eventually finding things, but "eventually" can be a few days. Don't get your hopes up for a speedy resolution. My bag showed up three days later. They called the hotel, thankfully. All I can suggest is keep checking in with the airline. And maybe invest in a really, really loud luggage tag next time. Seriously, the louder the better. Think something that screams, "Find ME!" Good luck, and try to relax—easier said than done, I know.